Huayu98: Starting with mentoring pop divas

I finally arrived at the "Shanghai Normal University Affiliated Foreign Language Middle School" just in time.

Li Shuo, carrying the equipment that Teacher Zheng had brought, obediently followed behind, filming and recording.

The afternoon of on-campus discussions, interactive games, and classroom observations ended smoothly.

In the evening, the hosts booked the multi-functional hall of the hotel where they were staying for dinner and also put on a small performance and entertainment.

Li Shuo set up the equipment, ate a few bites of food, and then sat down pretending to rest, closing his eyes to clear his mind and drift into consciousness.

Because Sammi Cheng's new album was released ahead of schedule due to the popularity of her concert, its sales were much higher than the original timeline.

Although specific sales figures haven't been released yet, her status as a Hong Kong diva, which had previously been subject to fluctuating public opinion, is now secure.

Now there's another reward for good deeds.

Moreover, this time the balance of that system within my consciousness began to shift.

Li Shuo lifted Zheng Xiuwen's scale slightly with the human-shaped weight pan. The progress bar for the ten boxes had passed the first one and was almost touching the second one.

The mystery box—can its veil be lifted?

Li Shuo quickly confirmed the draw for the reward.

[Host Status: "Slightly Famous", randomly draw 10 tangible rewards from the benevolent target Sammi Cheng.]

After filtering out a bunch of fragmented and "speechless" extracts, these are what remain:

[Global Black Card: Allows spending up to HK$400 million! (From the movie "Agent Mr. Chan")]

Wow, what a show-off!

Li Shuo's father, Li Mingyao, had previously mentioned wanting to get this done for him, but Li Shuo felt it was unnecessary and that he could get it done himself by waiting.

The system has now given me a trial version, which is limited, but the HKD 400 million limit is still quite generous.

[Fragments of Cheng Siu-keung's Cinematography Skills 2/3 (from "Infinity: The Cinematic World of Johnnie To")]

A flood of photography experience came to mind again.

This is good, very practical, and will help his future development. He only needs one more fragment to completely replicate Zheng Zhaoqiang's film and television shooting ability.

[A recipe for a spicy hot pot broth that can provide a healing sensation (from "The Taste of Sichuan Pepper")]

This one is also good. I'll have Aunt Qin Yu review it later. I feel it might be more suitable for "Xiao Hai Lao" (Xiabu Xiabu).

Then comes the moment I've been waiting for most: the unboxing.

I silently prayed to the four cardinal directions in my heart.

Confirm opening of treasure chest.

[Good Fortune Treasure Chest Opened: Rewards the host with "X-phoneme," allowing them to actively unleash their abilities. (From "Agent Mr. Chan")]

[When the host activates this ability, speaking English will stimulate dopamine release in female partners. (Hidden bonus: Randomly generates a critical hit effect of up to 50% oxytocin and endorphin.)]

The more targets you have, the weaker your influence will become, down to the minimum guaranteed effect (adjusted based on the number of targets).

[Limited Time Offer: 5 minutes of use]

Cooldown time: 168 hours

Li Shuo was stunned.

I go?

System... something's wrong with you.

Isn't this ability... a bit too early?

There is a time limit... the cooldown period is one week?

But no matter how you look at it, this is still a bit too much... Luckily, it's only aimed at the opposite sex!

Dopamine primarily governs the human body's "desire" and "reward," and is responsible for generating anticipation, such as the excitement before sexual intercourse.

Although it is not the same as "feeling it quickly" itself, it is a driving force!

And you even added a side effect, a burst of oxytocin and endorphins?

Put together, it's... a combination of longing, happiness, intimacy, and "high-end trendiness"?

His mind was in turmoil when someone patted him on the shoulder.

"Li Shuo, hurry up, it's your turn to help Hanji International shine again! Li Shuo?"

He opened his eyes, and Teacher Zheng, who was leading the group, called out to him with a smile.

"They've come prepared from the Foreign Language Middle School. You, as a senior, should give them a try."

Li Shuo snapped out of his daze and noticed that a catchy hip-hop tune was playing in the multi-functional hall.

Several boys from the High School Affiliated to Shanghai Normal University were jumping around in the middle, their movements quite impressive. They were definitely at the forefront of fashion in China at that moment.

He looked at the younger students he had brought with him. They were okay at singing, but the dance atmosphere at Hanji University was really lacking.

Okay, I just participated in a prize draw... and I'm in a good mood, so I'll give it a try.

Fortunately, he had been wearing loose-fitting clothes for ease of movement these past few days, which suited him perfectly.

He stood up and walked into the room.

Standing there at 185cm tall,

As the music switched to the next track, Li Shuo moved according to the musical notes.

The system previously rewarded modern dance skills from "Sweetheart Hot Dance," which, although beginner level, covered all street dance styles.

Li Shuo chose three with high universality.

First came Popping, where muscles controlled the rhythm, striking the beat one beat at a time, like an electric current running through the body.

The boys exchanged glances, somewhat bewildered... This guy is a master.

Then Li Shuo switched to Locking, flicked his wrist, and pointed at people with clean and crisp movements, carrying that old-school playfulness.

Finally, Breaking!

Then he performed a floor move that made the jaws of the opposing team drop.

With one hand on the ground, Thomas performs a full twist followed by a backspin, and as he freezes in the pose, his T-shirt slips down, revealing half of his abs and V-line.

The boys dancing at the scene had only one thought left.

So handsome! I want to become Li Shuo's apprentice, what should I do?!

Then came the applause and laughter from both sides' teachers and students.

However, the boys were speechless with envy as they looked at Li Shuo's physique, while the girls blushed and gave him a knowing, slightly embarrassed glance.

Suddenly, a particularly loud clapping and scream came from the corner. It was a woman's voice, far away, with a hint of recklessness.

Just as Li Shuo was about to stand up, a prompt suddenly popped into his mind.

[A female celebrity who could potentially become a confidante has been identified; should a partnership be formed? (Caution)]

This kind of warning is rare; it even comes with the word "Caution" in red.

Is this telling him to be... cautious? Careful? Discreet in his words and actions?

Driven by curiosity, he looked in the direction of the scream.

In the corner, a girl wearing a vintage-style short-sleeved shirt was staring intently at the stage, her eyes shining brightly.

Next to her was a trailer labeled "Props," inside which were also vintage-style green coats and thick clothes.

There was a meal she had just finished eating on the table. She was clutching a bottle of water in her hand, her hair was a little messy, and there were sweat stains on her forehead.

It seems they haven't even changed out of their costumes and just got back from work to eat.

Huh? Isn't that the young lady from the film crew I saw rushing out of the hotel earlier...?

She was seventeen or eighteen years old, with a bit of baby fat on her face, but you could already see the delicate and refined beauty she would have in the future.

Upon recognizing the other person, Li Shuo's expression changed.

Isn't this... the one who loves to do her hair?

Li Xiaolu!!

Why do I keep encountering such difficult female celebrities to evaluate lately?

This guy, well, he wouldn't be considered lawbreaker, but he's definitely got a high "concentration" of being a troublemaker!

And then he remembered what movie this guy was making now!

Although the film made this girl a star, it was directed by that colony-like female "sexy" director who disgusted Li Shuo, and it was a "dirty" film...

Although this young lady could technically be considered a "victim," she actually benefited from it later on.

He looked away, stood up, and dusted himself off.

The crowd was still applauding and cheering.

He walked quickly to his table, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that the girl was still staring at him with an excessively intense gaze.

Li Shuo clicked his tongue inwardly.

Thinking back to this young lady, her subsequent choices and preferences...

His performance just now seemed to have hit her right on target…!

At this time, her vision wasn't as broad as it was for the future; at this stage of her life...

You can tell just by looking at the way she's "scratching" herself all over...

Looking at her messy hair... Stop looking... Why don't you get your hair done first?

Why does she seem hesitant to come over after putting down the water she's holding... and she even has her phone in her hand?!

We can't afford to mess with them... we can't afford to mess with them!

Li Shuo waved to everyone, then promptly told the teacher that he was a little tired, grabbed his camera and video camera, and quickly ran back to his room.

I faintly heard a "Hey!"

He left behind a look of surprise and disappointment from the person who had already walked halfway there…